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General Catering Assistant – Term Time

Our client, an independent school based in Egham, Surrey are looking for a General Catering Assistant to join their team.

The main scope of this General Catering Assistant role is the cleaning of plates, cutlery and kitchen Equipment to maintain the highest hygiene standards in the Kitchen and Food Service Area. Food preparation and customer service duties are also part of this role.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

-To adhere to health & safety legislation and follow in-house procedures and policies at all times.
-Make sure all deliveries are put away
-To ensure all work areas are to be kept clean, tidy and at all times.
-To operate with the Kitchen team through service
-Ensure that all COSSH procedures are always adhered to, and to support and other kitchen Staff.
-Ensure ALL recycling is adhered to and all waste is all taken out throughout and at the end of your shift.
-Make sure all food handling procedures are followed at all times.
-To work as a team and to supports others around you, as a good team worker we would expect everyone to share the overall work load and make sure everyone is leaving together weather this is food prep, washing up, cleaning, restocking etc…
-To carry out any other reasonable duties as agreed with Catering Management.
-Work areas must be clean, tidy, and sanitized before and between tasks

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

-Must possess sufficient numeracy skills to operate tills, literacy skills to understand and fill out HACCP checklists.
-Experience and or training in food safety preferred, in-house training is however provided.
-To be mindful of customer service at all times and project a cheerful ‘can do’ attitude.
-To record accurate financial transactions as required.
-To be a good communicator and a strong team player, prepared to be flexible and able to tackle hard physical work when needed.
-Previous knowledge is preferred but training will be given on the job.

There is a part time (11am-3pm) or full time (11am-7pm) permanent General Catering Assistant role available working Monday to Friday weekly, term time only.

Benefits include:
-Competitive salary
-Private Medical Insurance
-Life assurance
-Free on-site parking
-Staff rooms with drinks
-Excellent professional training and personal development opportunities

If you are looking for a Catering Assistant role which offers great hours and work life balance, then this could be the perfect role for you!

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Chef de Partie – Term Time

Our client, a prestigious independent school near Fetcham, Surrey currently have a newly created role for an additional Chef de Partie to join their experienced catering team.

The ideal Chef de Partie will be a hardworking, imaginative team player who is passionate about creating high quality food for both the School and external customers. The Chef de Partie will assist in the day-to-day running of the kitchen by being responsible for a section/area of the kitchen.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Chef de Partie reports directly to the Head Chef and the Sous Chef in his absence.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To perform all duties as directed by the Head Chef and in his absence by the Sous Chef.
* To prepare, cook and present speciality and high quality dishes to the quality standards required by the Head Chef.
* To assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop new dishes and menus in accordance with the School’s requirements.
* To ensure a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with School and statutory regulations.
* To wear the correct standard of dress or uniform at all times, to include mask, gloves and protective eyewear where necessary.
* To work in a professional manner and maintain a helpful attitude throughout the working day .

Main Duties:
* Initiate and oversee the production of all meals produced during the shift and in preparation for other shifts.
* Ensure the timely provision of high quality food for pupils, staff and external customers as directed by the Head Chef and for external events.
* To assist in the preparation and service of special functions as specified and directed by the Head Chef.
* Produce food as stated in the School’s menu following planned numbers set by the Head Chef.
* To complete all storage, stock rotation, food labelling and cleaning tasks to the required standard within the given time.
* To identify stock requirements and to assist with placing orders using nominated suppliers. To maintain the correct level of stock as set down by the Head Chef and minimise wastage of any sort.
* To monitor goods received are in satisfactory condition and inform the Head Chef of any shortfalls/discrepancies.
* Assisting with weekly/monthly stock takes; to ensure that accurate records are maintained.
* To appropriately delegate and assist in all tasks as required.
* To accurately and calmly give instructions to junior staff and assist if necessary in the completion of the instructions.
* To maintain and work carefully with any School equipment to minimise breakages.
* To serve all customers at meal times in an appropriate manner.
* To ensure that all products are properly packaged, labelled and put in the correct storage areas, fridges or freezers on a rotation basis.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Minimum of a recent basic food hygiene certificate, preferably an intermediate certificate.
* City and guilds 706/1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent.
* Advanced knowledge of culinary skills and proven experience working in a high volume food production and food preparation role.
* Good communication skills both verbal and written.
* Ability to work quickly and under pressure and using initiative.
* Ability to demonstrate good practice in working hygienically around food at all times.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* Minimum of a recent basic food hygiene certificate, preferably an intermediate certificate.
* City and guilds 706/1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent.
* Advanced knowledge of culinary skills and proven experience working in a high volume food production and food preparation role.
* Good communication skills both verbal and written.
* Ability to work quickly and under pressure and using initiative.
* Ability to demonstrate good practice in working hygienically around food at all times.

HOURS:
Hours of work will be between 30-40 hours per week on a shift rota basis to include some Saturdays. The Chef de Partie is required to work 39 weeks per annum which is term time plus
additional weeks agreed in advance.

REWARDS & PERKS :
* A discount on school fees for staff children who satisfy the admissions criteria
* Free parking
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Interest free School Loan
* Access to discounts at popular retailers
* Discounts are also available at local businesses
* Pension Scheme
* Various Training and development programmes / courses
+ Much More!

If you are looking for a chef de Partie role which offers the opportunity to work with quality produce, progress your skills and experience and have a great work life balance then this could be the role for you.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Chef Manager – Term Time

Our client is one of the UK’s leading independent contract catering companies, serving high-quality, freshly-cooked food to thousands of people in schools and workplaces every day.

They are currently looking for a Chef Manager to lead one of their school catering teams in Guildford, Surrey. The Chef Manager position will be responsible for providing breakfast and lunch, managing the team, ordering, maintaining stock control and planning menus to budget, Health & Safety etc.

The ideal Chef Manager will have
– proven craft and management skills
– a real passion for fresh food
– previous client liaison experience
-Ideally qualified to NVQ level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits for working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only.

If you are a Chef Manager with a passion for fresh food and looking for a role offering a great work life balance then this could be the role for you.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk

Pastry Chef – School

Our client is a prestigious school, in Farnham, Surrey serving up to 500 meals daily. They are currently looking to recruit a Pastry Chef to complement their kitchen team.

The Pastry Chef will be responsible for preparing and baking all desserts, match day tea, large batches of shortbread and flapjack. The daily desserts consist of traditional dishes such as lemon sponge, sticky toffee pudding, and chocolate brownie. Fruit is a key ingredient on the menu, and fruit crumbles, jellies and tray bakes prove forever popular!

Match teas take place on a Wednesday and Thursday – baking around 150 different sorts of cakes/pastries. This is an opportunity for the Pastry Chef to shine, and show the parents what they can do! The parents like to talk about the different match teas at various schools, and our client is proud to have been in the top 3 for decades, so wish to retain that title!

Working hours:
8.5hrs per day (half hour unpaid lunch break)
37 working weeks + holiday
Between 7.30/8.30am start (flexible)

This position offers great hours, a good salary and benefits.

If you are a Pastry Chef looking for a great new opportunity where you can show off your talent but also have a great work life balance then this could be the perfect role for you.

Scattergood’s are acting as an agency on behalf of this vacancy. In line with UK Immigration and Employment Law, only applicants eligible to live and work in the UK need apply. For this position, and other live vacancies, please visit our website www.scattergoods.co.uk